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UK Agreement on Defence Export Controls

UK Agreement on Defence Export Controls

            The UK has joined a defence exports treaty with France, Germany and Spain which will make it easier for...
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Challenger 3 criticized for its obsolescence: a detailed tactical analysis.

Challenger 3 criticized for its obsolescence: a detailed tactical analysis.

                Lt Col Stuart Crawford is a defence analyst and former army officer. Sign up for his podcasts...
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AUKUS Defence Minister’s meeting reaffirmed shared commitment to the AUKUS partnership at the Pentagon in Washington D.C.

AUKUS Defence Minister’s meeting reaffirmed shared commitment to the AUKUS partnership at the Pentagon in Washington D.C.

            AUKUS Defence Ministers’ Meeting Trilateral Joint Statement: Today, 10 December 2025, the Honourable Pete Hegseth, U.S. Secretary of War,...
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Starmer Could Renege On Defence Spending Pledges

Starmer Could Renege On Defence Spending Pledges

              When Labour came to power in Westminster in July 2024, winning over 400 seats in the House of...
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Prince Harry – ‘He is making a big fuss because of his self-regard’

Prince Harry – ‘He is making a big fuss because of his self-regard’

                https://youtu.be/IueiVI8Bzn4 Lt Col Stuart Crawford is a defence analyst and former army officer. Sign up for his...
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The mask has slipped. Brussels would rather guard its coffers than guard Europe.

The mask has slipped. Brussels would rather guard its coffers than guard Europe.

              Has the EU Finally Been Unmasked on Defence? For years we’ve heard grand claims from Brussels about “defending...
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Spies in the sky?

Spies in the sky?

                'We shouldn't worry too much about it unless you're up to no good!' Security expert Stuart Crawford...
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The death of Sarah Beckstrom

The death of Sarah Beckstrom

              ‘We can’t really blame the whole of the Afghan population for one terrible attack.’ Former British Army Officer...
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Ukraine appears to be climbing the hill, but it hasn’t reached the summit

Ukraine appears to be climbing the hill, but it hasn’t reached the summit

This article was originally published in http://www.express.co.uk Kyiv’s reported first launch of an “advanced weapon” into Russia — revealed in...
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If Ukraine Falls, Britain Is Next: Russia’s Shadow Over Our Shores

If Ukraine Falls, Britain Is Next: Russia’s Shadow Over Our Shores

This article was originally published in http://www.express.co.uk             If Russia isn’t stopped in Ukraine, Britain will face a Europe reshaped...
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Boost to warfighting readiness as Britain’s aircraft carrier fully ‘mission ready’ and committed to NATO for the first time

Boost to warfighting readiness as Britain’s aircraft carrier fully ‘mission ready’ and committed to NATO for the first time

            The Royal Navy’s powerful aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales and her advanced fighter jets are under NATO command,...
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In response to recent developments relating to a Ukraine peace deal, the Defence Committee has issued the following statement: 

In response to recent developments relating to a Ukraine peace deal, the Defence Committee has issued the following statement: 

            Defence Committee statement: Ukraine "The Defence Committee reaffirms that the United Kingdom must stand unequivocally with the people of...
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UK and Germany to jointly hunt Russian submarines from Lossiemouth one year after landmark defence agreement

UK and Germany to jointly hunt Russian submarines from Lossiemouth one year after landmark defence agreement

            The United Kingdom and Germany are ramping up their cyber and military cooperation to strengthen European and NATO security...
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NATO award for Dstl engineer

NATO award for Dstl engineer

            Rebecca Findlay, a Principal Engineer with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), has received a NATO award In...
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Defence ties stronger for UK & Qatar

Defence ties stronger for UK & Qatar

            Britain's security will be strengthened through a new defence agreement signed with Qatar. The agreement was signed by the...
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Russia Threatens Nuclear Armageddon

Russia Threatens Nuclear Armageddon

              Those of us who have been following Russian political and military aggression over the past few years have...
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Russia Threatens Nuclear Armageddon

Russia Threatens Nuclear Armageddon

            Those of us who have been following Russian political and military aggression over the past few years have become...
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Royal Marines’ bullseye shot stops £35m illegal drugs shipment in the Middle East

Royal Marines’ bullseye shot stops £35m illegal drugs shipment in the Middle East

          It comes as the latest in a series of drug seizures by the Royal Navy in the Gulf region....
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What does the Israeli / Hamas ceasefire mean to Brits?

What does the Israeli / Hamas ceasefire mean to Brits?

              The guns may fall silent in Gaza, but don’t expect instant peace in Britain. Today’s Israel–Hamas ceasefire might...
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Britain’s Blind Spot: Why China Really Is a Threat By Lt Col Stuart Crawford

Britain’s Blind Spot: Why China Really Is a Threat By Lt Col Stuart Crawford

                The recent failure of Britain to prosecute alleged Chinese spies Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry last month...
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UK fighter jets begin NATO air defence missions to bolster European security

UK fighter jets begin NATO air defence missions to bolster European security

            Royal Air Force Typhoon patrolled the skies over Poland as part of NATO's Eastern Sentry mission Royal Air Force...
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Milei Outburst Shows All Not Well In Argentina

Milei Outburst Shows All Not Well In Argentina

              Argentinian President Javier Milei used his speech at the UN General Assembly in New York on Wednesday (24...
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Britain is defenceless against the silent drone menace

Britain is defenceless against the silent drone menace

              Photo by Kaleb Kendall on Unsplash Scandinavia has spent the past two days paralysed by drone activity around...
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HMS Richmond visits Philippines to increase defence cooperation and boost trade HMS Richmond visits Manila, cementing defence ties in the region.

HMS Richmond visits Philippines to increase defence cooperation and boost trade HMS Richmond visits Manila, cementing defence ties in the region.

            Joint UK-Philippine naval activity set to increase, including new maritime awareness capacity building. Cutting edge UK defence innovation on...
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UK fighter jets to join NATO operation to bolster European security

UK fighter jets to join NATO operation to bolster European security

            The UK will contribute Typhoons to NATO's Eastern Sentry mission, after Russian drones violated Polish airspace British fighter jets...
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Britain Needs to Rearm Quickly

Britain Needs to Rearm Quickly

            By Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee and Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Crawford The government's Defence Industrial Strategy, published earlier this month,...
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UK Espionage Case Against Alleged Chinese Spies Collapses

UK Espionage Case Against Alleged Chinese Spies Collapses

              Two men accused of spying for China in Britain, including a former parliamentary researcher, will no longer face...
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£1 billion of military support for Ukraine paid for using immobilised Russian assets as Defence Secretary visits Kyiv

£1 billion of military support for Ukraine paid for using immobilised Russian assets as Defence Secretary visits Kyiv

            Loan to Ukraine has enabled UK to deliver hundreds of thousands of rounds of artillery ammunition, hundreds of air...
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Putin just invited catastrophe – question now is: will West make same mistake?

Putin just invited catastrophe – question now is: will West make same mistake?

              Drones downed on NATO soil is nothing other than a bleak test for the alliance. History has a...
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British training of Ukrainian troops extended through 2026 as UK marks Ukrainian Independence Day

British training of Ukrainian troops extended through 2026 as UK marks Ukrainian Independence Day

            Extension supports UK’s objective of supporting Ukraine to defend itself from Russian attack, while developing its Armed Forces to...
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New multi-million pound Army support deal for North-East firm to boost national security and growth

New multi-million pound Army support deal for North-East firm to boost national security and growth

            Copyright and all rights reserved - .gov.uk New agreement with Cook Defence Systems will provide vital spare parts to...
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Trump’s Peace Push Stalls as Ukraine War Drags On

Trump’s Peace Push Stalls as Ukraine War Drags On

              As many of us predicted, the Alaska and Washington DC meetings last week between Trump/Putin and Trump/Zelensky/European leaders...
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CWD 2025: the next step in ridding the world of chemical weapons

CWD 2025: the next step in ridding the world of chemical weapons

            Dstl experts and partners will be discussing the challenge of destroying undeclared stockpiles of chemical weapons at annual conference....
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Leading Defence Analyst, Lt. Col. Stuart Crawford raises the alarm that terrorists can now bypass UK Border Security – by coming in on a boat! Our Borders Are Breached — And We’re the Last to Know

Leading Defence Analyst, Lt. Col. Stuart Crawford raises the alarm that terrorists can now bypass UK Border Security – by coming in on a boat! Our Borders Are Breached — And We’re the Last to Know

              Britain’s Border Has Collapsed — We’re Now Fighting Blind Inside Our Own Walls When the Gates Fall, the...
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Alaska Talks Bound To Fail

Alaska Talks Bound To Fail

            What hopes do we have for the outcome of the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President...
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‘How can you have peace talks when the man whose country they’re walking over isn’t there?!’

‘How can you have peace talks when the man whose country they’re walking over isn’t there?!’

                  Eamonn Holmes asks Defence Analyst Lt Col Stuart Crawford about messaging from the Trump team about...
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To End Hamas, Israel Must Take Gaza Back

To End Hamas, Israel Must Take Gaza Back

              It is being reported from Jerusalem that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is proposing to fully reoccupy the...
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Reoccupying Gaza Might Be The Right Thing To Do

Reoccupying Gaza Might Be The Right Thing To Do

            It is being reported from Jerusalem that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is proposing to fully reoccupy the Gaza...
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What News Of Challenger 2 in Ukraine?

What News Of Challenger 2 in Ukraine?

     Many of you will remember that, way back in March 2023, Britain delivered 14 Challenger 2 main battle...
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Minister for the Armed Forces speech at Global Air & Space Chiefs’ Conference 2025 Minster for the Armed Forces, Luke Pollard, speech at the Global Air & Space Chiefs’ Conference 2025 on 17 July 2025.

Minister for the Armed Forces speech at Global Air & Space Chiefs’ Conference 2025 Minster for the Armed Forces, Luke Pollard, speech at the Global Air & Space Chiefs’ Conference 2025 on 17 July 2025.

            Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered)   Luke Pollard MP Good morning everyone. It’s a year...
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